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Rural Perspectives: Wild bergamot now blooming in our area
by Diane Constable The wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is a common native wildflower in our area and often can be found along roadsides and areas of land that have reverted back to their wild state (aka: feral fields). Also known as purple bee balm, Oswego tea, and horsemint, wild bergamot was named for the Spanish […]
Clyde’s Corner
Terry ‘Transistor’: Where are you now? by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. I’d like to share a little story about an individual who had a major influence on my early years after high school. As most of you know, I was a three-year varsity pitcher for our Stockbridge Panthers. I loved pitching and I was […]
Outreach in Action
’Sock it to me’ is back in style thanks to Outreach relationship with Bombas by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The popular 1960s expression “sock it to me” assumes a literal meaning at Outreach thanks to a fruitful partnership with a mission-driven clothing company called Bombas. “We feel lucky to be one of Bombas’ partners,” […]
Adult Learners Institute Announces its Fall 2025 Kick-off
The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI) supports life-long learning through a diverse array of classes for adults.Come to ALI’s Fall 2025 Kick-off on Tuesday, August 5, from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. Refreshments will be served, and some of the Fall instructors will give “sneak peeks” of […]
Farm to Table 10th Annual Fabulous Feast is September 14. Early bird ticket price through July 31
WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner and celebration. WHEN: Sunday, September 14, 4pm – 7 pm (doors open at 3pm) WHERE: Gee Farms, Stockbridge, Michigan, 14928 Bunkerhill Road COST: Tickets are $70 before August 1, available online To purchase tickets, sponsor, donate or attend this year’s event, scan the […]
Dear Gabbie:
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Is it still most proper not to wear white if you are a guest attending a wedding? Dear “White” Should I Wear, It’s interesting […]
Ericka Cole, fondly known as ‘Sergeant Mayhem,’ takes over as American Legion Post 510 commander
by Chuck Wisman This past May, the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Post 510 elected a new commander for 2025-2026. She is none other than Ericka Cole, a native of Stockbridge, who graduated from Stockbridge High School in 2005. Cole was inspired to join the military after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the New York World […]
Winner of prestigious Mike Jones Award—Beverly Glynn—contributes to local art scene creatively and behind the scenes
Information submitted by Stockbridge Area Arts Council On June 14, as part of the Stockbridge Area Arts Council’s Art Show, the council presented the 2025 Mike Jones Award for Contribution to the Arts to talented area artist and longtime SAAC member Beverly Glynn. This award was established in 2019 to honor the late Mike Jones […]
Wood ducks leave the nest after one day
by Diane Constable The beautiful wood duck is not the most common duck in our area. It is usually found around marshes, swamps and slow-moving streams, particularly where there are trees. The scientific name, Aix sponsa, means “water spouse,” as the male of this diving water bird looks like he is a groom dressed up […]
Positive Parenting: A parenting mission statement captures values you want to project to your children
by Dr. Erin Clifton We live in a world of constant change and hurrying, so we decided to slow down, take a breath, and dive deeper into something mentioned previously in this column. Think about how parenting advice and practices seem ever changing. Think about how you have evolved over the decades. Having a clear […]